As previously reported, it was announced in June that Remini was bumped to a series regular after she guest starred on the series on season 1. On the same day, CBS revealed that Hayes would be leaving the sitcom.

“True, I’ve been let go from the show. Very sad, I had a great experience season 1. Thank you for all the support from our wonderful fans,” Hayes tweeted at the time. Last month, executive producer Rob Long said that they killed off Donna “out of respect.”

Remini, meanwhile, is ecstatic to be teaming up again with her former King of Queens costar. “I have been having the time of my life being reunited with my favorite funny man @officialkevinjames,” she captioned an Instagram photo of the pair on Monday. “Not often in life do you get to go back and add to already amazing memories. Thank you @cbstv and the cast and crew @kevincanwaitcbs for welcoming me! And to all of you who have been so incredibly supportive, we thank you! #blessings.”

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